07/04/2026
šØ Donāt Let Rogue āLocksmithsā Exploit an Emergency! šØ
Being locked out of your home is incredibly stressful, but being locked out with an infant child is a nightmare. We recently attended to a customer here in Gosforth who found themselves in exactly this situation.
Before finding us, they called around and were quoted in excess of Ā£500 by two companies, and a suspiciously low Ā£49 by a third.
These are classic rogue locksmith red flags:
ā¢ The Ā£500+ Quote: Outright extortion taking advantage of a desperate situation.
ā¢ The Ā£49 Quote: A classic ābait-and-switch.ā They quote low to get to your door, claim the lock is āimpossibleā to pick, drill it out, and then charge you hundreds for unnecessary replacement parts and labor.
Thankfully, this customer realized something wasnāt right. They took a moment to read up on how to find a reputable, vetted professional, which led them straight to the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) website. Thatās where they found and booked us.
The Stay Safe Locksmiths Difference:
As you can see in the photo, we gained entry using non-destructive techniquesāpicking open their British Standard ERA nightlatch. We got them and their baby back inside safely, completed the job for a fraction of those rogue quotes, and ensured their original lock and hardware were still working perfectly. No drilling, no damage, no hidden fees.
Donāt wait for an emergency to find a locksmith you can trust. If you are in Northumberland, save our number today or always ensure you are using an MLA-approved professional.
š 07931 739032
š https://staysafelocksmiths.co.uk
